44: Chapter 44 Bringing Kuina to the IslandWang Luffy leisurely sailed his small boat towards the Sabaody Archipelago.The moment he surfaced, Wang Luffy went up to the deck and couldn't wait to pop the bubbles on his boat.
He breathed in the shore air as if enjoying it.But after a while, Wang Lufei found that it was no different from the sea air, and even had a fishy smell, so he returned to the cabin somewhat disappointed to continue charging the ship.
This is actually quite normal.The oxygen underwater is collected by the Eve Tree from sunlight on land and transported to the seabed, where it is converted into oxygen by the trees of the Sea Forest.
According to the theory of sharing the same origin, the two are indeed the same, and the seabed is even unpolluted, with better air quality than the land.
Back in his cabin, Wang Lufei didn't dwell on these things and focused on charging his device as he sped towards Sabaody Archipelago.
Soon Wang Lufei set foot on the long-lost land and quickly headed towards Xia Qi's extortion bar.
Then Wang Lufei casually pushed open the bar door and looked inside.Business was as bleak as ever, with only two or three customers and a scruffy old man serving drinks.
The slovenly middle-aged man was Rayleigh.As the bar door opened, he said professionally, "Welcome!This bar doesn't serve cocktails, rum, or spirits.If you want those, please turn right outside.This bar only provides beer and information services."
A small beer is 1800 Berries, and a large beer is 5000 Berries.Information is quoted based on value; don't inquire if it's less than 100,000 Berries.
Rayleigh finished speaking without looking up, then served the drinks to the customer in front of him and lay back in his chair to rest with his eyes closed.
Wang Lufei figured that if this bar went out of business, it was most likely related to Rayleigh, but he didn't complain.Instead, he asked directly, "Uncle Rayleigh, where are Kuina and Shakky?Why are you alone in the bar?"
Rayleigh instinctively replied, "The information about these two is of little value, don't bother asking them."
Then he suddenly sat up and looked at Wang Lufei, saying, "So it's you back, kid.No wonder your voice sounded so familiar.Looking for them?They're in the backyard."
After saying that, Rayleigh lay back down.It seemed that Shakky had made a mistake by leaving the tavern under Rayleigh's management while teaching Kuina kendo all day.If she had arrived a few days later, the tavern would probably have gone out of business.
While mentally criticizing Rayleigh, Wang Lufei walked towards the backyard of the bar.But as soon as he entered, he saw Chang Wei beating Lai Fu.
Specifically, Kuina was sparring with Shakky.While the little girl's swordplay looked practiced, it lacked its own unique spirit, and she was being toyed with and easily defeated by Shakky.
Then, as the two were fighting, they discovered Wang Lufei peeking through the door.
Upon seeing Wang Luffy, Kuina was incredibly excited and immediately launched a leaping slash.
Startled, Wang Lufei quickly used the counter-Li Jing passive technique to catch the blade with his bare hands, saying, "You've only been gone a few days and you're already trying to murder your husband?You even jumped right into my face."
After Kuina caught the sword, she blushed and said, "What nonsense are you spouting now?I just wanted you to see if I've improved over the past month.I didn't expect that I'm still so vulnerable to you."
Wang Lufei said, "Rome wasn't built in a day.The same goes for swordsmanship training.Although you've practiced for a long time, you've only just begun to understand the swordsmanship taught by Sister Xiaqi.Don't be too impatient."
"I don't know what Rome you're talking about, but it makes sense.I was a bit too hasty.So, did you come here to take me down?" Guina asked, somewhat puzzled.
Wang Lufei said, "That's right, of course I have to keep my promise.Let's go to Fishman Island together tomorrow."
As Wang Lufei spoke, he casually took the sword she had swung in mid-air and put it back at her waist.
Then Wang Lufei looked at Xia Qi and said, "Sorry, Xia Qi, I was so busy chatting with Nana that I didn't say hello to you."
Xia Qi said with an "I understand" look, "What's there to apologize for?Two young lovers who haven't seen each other for a long time just got carried away chatting.Auntie understands all this.Have you forgotten that Auntie has quite a lot of romantic experience?"
After chatting for a while, Shakky led the two to the bar counter.Looking at Rayleigh lying lazily on the chair in front of her, Shakky was furious and went up to hit him with the stick again.
Rayleigh jumped off the chair, clutching his head, and said somewhat aggrievedly, "Just say what's on your mind, don't resort to hitting people all the time.If you keep doing this, I can't stay in this house anymore."
Xia Qi sneered and said, "Can't stay?Let's see where you can stay.If you don't want to stay, you can leave.There are plenty of people who want to stay here."
Reilly argued, "If that's what you're saying, I won't accept it.You want me to leave?I won't leave.I'm even going to the kitchen to cook a couple of dishes."
After saying that, Rayleigh strode confidently into the kitchen.Kuina and Luffy, looking at their bickering couple, were at a loss for words.
I can only hope that I won't end up like those two in my old age; it's too upsetting.
Afterwards, the group chatted for a while at the bar while waiting for Rayleigh's food to be served.
How to describe Rayleigh's food?As always, it was novel and tasted strange, but it wasn't bad either, which was just odd.
The group quickly finished their lunch, and then Shakky said, "You don't need to work at the bar anymore.Little Luffy is already taking Kuina away.I'll be back at my post.You should go back to coating."
Rayleigh seemed a little reluctant and said, "No, two people can do the work at the bar, why do you have to make me go get coated?"
Xia Qi said disdainfully, "Why?Don't you know?If you keep working at the bar for a few more days, it'll go out of business.Hurry up and pack your things and go get your ship coated.Luffy's ship needs a coating too, this will be your first job since you get back to work."
Xia Qi finished speaking and lookedHe said to Wang Luffy, "As for his wages, you don't need to pay him.Just give me the money.This guy ruined my shop so badly, I have to get some compensation for the losses."
Wang Lufei looked at Rayleigh with a helpless expression and gave the money to Xia Qi.
Then Rayleigh reluctantly walked towards Luffy's small boat to prepare for coating.
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A day passed quickly, and Luffy and Kuina bid farewell to their bickering lovers and boarded their small boat to head to Fishman Island.
The voyage went smoothly, without encountering any water monsters or water monkeys, and we arrived at the entrance to Fishman Island in half a day.
Sure enough, there were two new guards at the gate, and both of them had a gleam in their eyes, because being a gate guard had become a highly sought-after position.
After meeting Wang Luffy, the crucian carp became a guard captain and the big smart fish guarded ships for important figures, making them true winners in life.
So the guards spread the rumor that the gate to Fishman Island was the Dragon Gate, and that leaping over it would transform one into a dragon.And it became increasingly mystical, with even the petty thugs of Fishman Street wanting to try and cross it.
Wang Luffy didn't linger; he took the pass given to him by Otohime and went inside.Then, he led Kuina straight to the Imperial Palace.
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